Albendazole

Should be taken on an empty stomach. For intraluminal infections w/o systemic involvement, take on an empty stomach. For patients w/ swallowing difficulty, tab may be crushed/chewed.
Should be taken with food. For systemic infections, administer w/ high-fat meal to increase absorption. For patients w/ swallowing difficulty, tab may be crushed/chewed.

Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy.

Patient with neurocysticercosis, retinal lesions. May cause inflammatory reaction within the brain. Increased risk of bone marrow suppression in patient with liver disease. Hepatic impairment. Lactation. Patient Counselling This drug may cause dizziness, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Maintain strict hygiene. Monitoring Parameters Monitor LFT and CBC with differential at start of each 28-day cycle and every 2 weeks during therapy. Assess faecal specimens for ova and parasites for 3 weeks after treatment. Obtain baseline ophthalmic exam for retinal lesions. Monitor for cerebral hypertension, focal neurologic deficits, or seizures after initiation of therapy and obtain pregnancy test during treatment.

Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Leukopenia, neutropenia. Eye disorders: Blurred vision. Gastrointestinal disorders: Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea. General disorders and administration site conditions: Fever, asthenia. Hepatobiliary disorders: Mild to moderate hepatic enzyme elevation, hepatitis, acute liver failure. Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: Rhabdomyolysis. Nervous system disorders: Headache, dizziness, somnolence, convulsion. Renal and urinary disorders: Acute renal failure. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Itchiness, alopecia, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Potentially Fatal: Hypersensitivity reactions e.g. rash, pruritus, urticaria; bone marrow suppression, granulocytopenia, pancytopenia, aplastic anaemia, agranulocytosis.

May increase plasma concentration with cimetidine, dexamethasone and praziquantel. May decrease serum concentrations with carbamazepine, ritonavir, phenobarbital, and phenytoin.

Anthelmintics

P02CA03 - albendazole ; Belongs to the class of benzimidazole derivative agents. Used as antinematodal.